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Dual CS455-1 Turntable Belt Driven, Automatic Recently calibrated to spin accurately at the designed 33.3 and 45 rpm speeds. External, AU power supply Equipped with Ortofon OMB, without a needle. All OM needles will fit and are generally very affordable. Lid has no cracks but some scratches as per the last photo. Condition: Good Payment Method: Cash, PayID Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By VTo 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $220 Date: September 17, 20241 yr
A$220 is fair to slightly strong for a Dual CS455-1 if it’s complete and working; comparable used asking prices for this model often land around the mid-A$100s to low-A$200s, so this is not a bargain-bin price but it isn’t inflated either. Its value is in being a well-engineered automatic belt-drive deck with suspended subchassis and 33/45/78 support, which makes it an easy, fuss-free listen rather than a project table.
It’s a worthwhile buy if the cueing, auto-return, platter speed, and arm movement all behave properly, and especially if it includes the original lid, mat, headshell/stylus, and a fresh belt. On these, the main thing is age-related wear and setup health: a clean, original-owner example can be a very pleasant used purchase, but missing accessories or a tired cartridge quickly eats into the value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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